All my life I’ve always had a larger than normal head. That in it of itself is no great bother. It would look better proportionally if my head were smaller vis a vis my body. But that’s not something I had control over. Though I guess I can be mad at my parents and their genes.
Anyways, what is a bother with my atypically large head is when it comes to hat wearing. You know those one-size-fit-all hats? The ones you get for free just for visiting a booth at a street fare? Yeah, those never fit my giant melon. Which is I why I always decline those giveaways. Even at the most widest position, those one-size-fit-all hats will simply sit atop my head like a Jewish yarmulke.
The only hats I’ve been able to comfortably wear are the bespoke fitted hats that baseball players wear. Those I can actually buy in the size that fits, all the way up to even larger sizes for heads bigger than mine. However, the problem with those hats is that they are made of either wool or polyester. On a particularly hot day, it’s rather uncomfortable to wear those for long periods of time. Conventional hats made of cotton has more breathe.
I’ve long suspected there’s apparel companies out there that cater to dudes with big heads. I’ve just been procrastinating on actually searching for them. Last week I finally did the google search, and the first thing that came up was an ad for the company called Oddjob Hats. The company offers all sorts of hat styles, specifically designed for large noggins. Oddjob did well on the advertising buy, because I end up purchasing two of the “Dad Hats” to try.
The hat is made of 100% cotton, which is exactly what I wanted. Quality feels good to the hands, and I’ve been wearing it all day with no comfort issues. For the first time in my life, I actually have to adjust down on a hat to fit my head. So that’s what that feeling is like! I should have done this way sooner.
A hat that fits.